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Squares and Strips Table Runner

Create an extra-long table runner using the Carnival collection from Red Rooster Fabrics. The light background provides room for quilting experimentation: Try a light-color thread for a subtle look or, for more pizzazz, use a black-and-red variegated thread.

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Assemble Blocks

1. Referring to Diagram 1, sew together two assorted red, black, or gray print 2-1/2x11" strips and one light gray print 2-1/2x11" strip to make strip set A. Press seams away from light gray print. Repeat to make five A strip sets total. Cut strip sets into 20—2-1/2"-wide A segments.

3. Referring to Diagram 3, sew together one assorted red, black, or gray print 2-1/2" square and a light gray print 2-1/2x4-1/2" rectangle to make a C segment. Press seam away from light gray print. The C segment should be 2-1/2x6-1/2" including seam allowances. Repeat to make four C segments total.

4. Referring to Diagram 4, sew together two A segments and one B segment to make block A. Press seams toward A segments. Block A should be 6-1/2" square including seam allowances. Repeat to make five A blocks total.

5. Referring to Diagram 5, sew together one A segment and two B segments to make block B. Press seams toward A segment. Block B should be 6-1/2" square including seam allowances. Repeat to make six B blocks total.

6. Referring to Diagram 6, sew together one A segment, one B segment, and one C segment to make block C. Press seams away from B segment. Block C should be 6-1/2" square including seam allowances. Repeat to make four C blocks total.